Being better than paid alternative is just a waiting game. At a moment's notice, they can decide they'll keep the money and give people nothing... and that's when people realize they'd rather have the opposite.
Philosophy doesn't move the needle. But it's hard to compete with free. Especially if you expect people to pay serious money just to be told "no."
Being good enough is hard work and slow going.
Being better than paid alternative is just a waiting game. At a moment's notice, they can decide they'll keep the money and give people nothing... and that's when people realize they'd rather have the opposite.
Philosophy doesn't move the needle. But it's hard to compete with free. Especially if you expect people to pay serious money just to be told "no."